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Polarbear's Reviews

       19 May 2008 at 2:25 am
    Category: Italian
    ladyironchef ladyironchef says:

    I had my first taste of Sarpino's pizza at the Singapore Discovery Centre (SDC), don't ask why i was there, long story!

    Anyway i didn't previously recalled knowing the existance of Sarpino Pizza, well besides Pizza hut, i know Canadian pizza.

    And like Canadian Pizza, Sarpino's have the buy 1 get 1 offer too, except that their prices i think are slightly cheaper. Ànd obviously there will be a difference between their normal pizza and the promotions pizza.

    Lets see an example, for the popular choice of hawaiian pizza, for the normal one, its call tropical hawaiian special which comes with ingredients of turkey ham, smoked turkey bacon, pineapples, cheddar and mozzarella cheese.

    While for the promotion 1-for-1 pizza, there is also hawaiian pizza, just that its call The Aloha, with turkey bacon sweet pineapples, topped with italian cheese. A whole lot of difference right? I guess if you want quality be prepared to pay more

    Otherwise like us just take the promotions one, and eat to your heart content! We had The Aloha, and double pepperoni. Large 14'' is $34, one for one and it works out to be about $17 for each pizza.

    I say the pizza is value for money given the price, and it wont lose out to pizza hut. I'm eating less of pizza hut nowadays since the pizza quality dropped, and its rather expensive compared to canadian and sarpino's.


    Rating given:Rating: 3 out of 5Rating: 3 out of 5Rating: 3 out of 5Rating: 3 out of 5Rating: 3 out of 5

    1292. Citibank (Jurong East)   
       19 May 2008 at 1:53 am
    Category: Banks
    ladyironchef ladyironchef says:

    Jurong East is getting a reputation for being a banking hub, just beside Citibank at the CPF building, there is HSBC and OCBC, with POSB, Maybank, and a few others all in the vicinity.

    I was at Citibank jurong east since its the one nearest to my home, and the one here is more of a regional hub than a small branch.

    Anyway, my objective for the visit was to apply for citibank credit card, (i couldn't, my dad sup for me).

    I was amazed by the simple procedures of getting a credit card nowadays, even though i'm a banking and finance student and i do know that the rules have relaxed a lot compared to last time, but i was still amazed.

    How simple you asked? From the time we walked into the bank to the time we walked out, it took slightly less than 20mins. And poof! you got your credit card!

    I cant remember the name of the sales person who attended to me, but he was polite and helpful to any questions and enquiries which i had.

    Just for information i was tempted by the promotions offered in the citi gourmet promotions, so in the end i got two cards, citi mastercard, and citi clear platinium.

    That guy suggested getting two since there was firstly no charge on the cards, and secondly he said just in case one card couldn't be use the other will be available. But thinking of it now even though there's no charges involved, but its still quite dumb to get two cards from a same bank.

    In short, i'm pretty happy with the no-hassle service provided.


    Rating given:Rating: 4 out of 5Rating: 4 out of 5Rating: 4 out of 5Rating: 4 out of 5Rating: 4 out of 5

    1293. Bakerzin (UE Square)   
       18 May 2008 at 12:57 pm
    Category: Deli and Cafe, Desserts
    His Food Blog His Food Blog says:

    There is a new outlet at UE Square consisting of a children’s kitchen for kids to take part in baking lessons - pro-family! Although one might find the place pretty noisy on a Sunday afternoon because of these kids - so couples looking for a quiet weekend - BEWARE!

    It is here I discovered my latest favourite dessert after their signatured Warm Chocolate Cake – I hereby present to you – the delicious Baked Apple Tart ($9.50), consisting of Caramelised Apple Slices baked to golden hue on a light Puff Pastry along with a dollop their very own Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream.

    A heavenly combination of sweet and sour, light and creamy, & warm and cold that evokes conflicting emotions in a good way. I foresee this will be a hit among the non-chocolate lovers and those who enjoy the apple crumble.

    Enjoy your long weekend!

    You can view more photos and other reviews @ His Food Blog.


    Rating given:Rating: 4 out of 5Rating: 4 out of 5Rating: 4 out of 5Rating: 4 out of 5Rating: 4 out of 5

    1294. Chef Chan Restaurant   
       18 May 2008 at 12:47 pm
    His Food Blog His Food Blog says:

    Located in an obscure corner of the newly restored National Museum of Singapore – with no signboard or whatsoever on its exterior (signboard faces inwards as I discovered), Chef Chan’s Restaurant, honed by Master Chef Chan Chen Hei – a widely known and respected figure in the Chinese culinary circle, dwells completely at ease in the ‘new’ historical setting – as it is complete with Chef Chan’s personal precious collection of Chinese antiques amassed over the years.

    The place is exquisite with only four private dining rooms up for reservations – walk-ins are not entertained.

    From utensils to cutleries (besides the glass carrying warm water), everything was matched to give one an authentic Cantonese dining experience to that of a Chinese noble.

    With much anticipation, first up was the Melon Strips Enlivened with Orange Juice. While some claimed the melon to be crunchy, I find it rather hard to chew on. However, what turns me off from this dish was the sweet orange aftertaste one gets, and we all felt "Melon Strip Dip in Fanta Orange" would be more apt description.

    One thing that irks me in Chinese fine dining is that you are unable to have a 2nd helping unlike those traditional Chinese banquet. This is illustrated when the Prawn Balls Stuffed with Pate and Wine was stacked temptingly on the serving plate but only one was distributed to each of us.

    The exterior crust was crispy yet gentle for the throat but the interior was a major letdown – it was just overwhelmed with prawn taste that one cannot discern a hint of the pate or wine in it.

    Stir Fried Shark's Fin with Eggs, Bean Sprouts and Spring Onion Served in Lettuce Leaves was probably one of the better dishes that night.

    A good harmony among the ingredients – chewy shark’s fin and crunchy bean sprouts and lettuce leaves was a pleasure to chomp on. However, reality check beseech me to realise that one doesn’t need extraordinary culinary skill to execute this – this is one reason why my dad doesn’t order bean sprouts whenever we dine out.

    The Sautéed Lobster with Garlic was another highly anticipated dish since it was one of the more “luxurious” items on the menu that night. The intense aroma of the garlic wowed us when it was first brought into our room, but we soon live to regret it as the profuse amount of garlic threatens to engulf the whole dish. It was such a shame since the lobster was very fresh and sweet but the tingling feeling from the garlic seeks to mar it.

    The meat of the Steamed Sliced Red Garoupa in Village Style was very fresh with a good bite, but the gravy that accompanied it was outrageously starchy.

    This is another example of excessive inclusion of element (starch if you are wondering) that threatens to blemish the already pathetic serving of fish that each of us got that night.

    The Sautéed Vegetables with Shredded Mushrooms was greeted with disappointment that night. Drenched in gravy, it was just ordinary – any decent cook should be able to pull this off their kitchen – enough said.

    The only showpiece for the night rightfully belongs to this seemingly humble chicken. Probably his best known dish, Chef Chan’s Famous Crispy Roast Chicken was the only dish that kept everyone quiet throughout its partake. Everyone was busy devouring the crispy skin that snap with every bite, coupled with the moist and tender chicken meat that was nothing short of flavour. This dish even though tended towards the saltier side near the end, was the only one that blew me away. A simple dish yet delicately and magnificently executed.

    Dessert of the night was a choice between Papaya with White Fungus and Herbal Jelly with Glutinous Rice & Mango. And I opted for the latter, which I swiftly regretted. The dessert didn’t quite gel as one and I ended up eating it three ways, first the mango that was unripe therefore sour, then the glutinous rice which was nothing extraordinary, and lastly follow by the Herbal Jelly which some concluded should come with more honey, but I am used to having it bitter.

    We chalked a total of $860.15 for 9 people (after 10% credit card discount), which roughly makes out to $96 per pax. For such a price and Straits Time claiming that it deserved at least one Michelin Star, expectations were high and I expected more. However, only the roast chicken make it for me that night that one is definitely better off having the rest of the dishes at some Tze Char stall elsewhere.

    You can view more photos and other reviews @ His Food Blog.


    Rating given:Rating: 2 out of 5Rating: 2 out of 5Rating: 2 out of 5Rating: 2 out of 5Rating: 2 out of 5

    1295. Liang Kee Restaurant   
       16 May 2008 at 2:47 pm
    Nemesis Nemesis says:

    Was eating at this restaurant to celebrate Mother's Day for my gf with her family. This place was recommended by her sister,who brought us there. The specialty dish of the restaurant was cold crabs or 冷螃蟹。 ANd to make sure you had it, you had to place an oreder for it, else you would end up disappointed of not able to have it if you go there impromptu and decide to order on the spot.

    So therefore the cold crabs arrived and it was indeed a nice change from the usual chilli crabs, butter crabs, etc that we normally eat. Eating this dish won't make ur hands all messy and dirty and the meat was sweet and came off easily from the shell, indicating that it was fresh.

    Besides the crab, we also ordered a sea cucumber claypot , fried Teochew springrolls (五香), fried vegetables and chicken. The dishes' taste were not bad and the quantity was was huge, even though we ordered small size for all.

    As for the pricing, I found it to be reasonable (Sorry I can't remember the exact amt). The service was good as well and this seems to be quite a famous shop, judging by the photos of HK movie stars who once patronised this shop.

    So do drop by and try it for yourself and share your experiences here.. (",)


    Rating given:Rating: 4 out of 5Rating: 4 out of 5Rating: 4 out of 5Rating: 4 out of 5Rating: 4 out of 5

    1296. VivoCity   
       16 May 2008 at 11:20 am
    Category: Malls
    His Food Blog His Food Blog says:

    Singapore largest retail and lifestyle destination, this is definitely my fav shopping centre to date. Away from the city and away from the hustling and bustling crowd in Orchard Road, over here I can find almost all my fav retail stores - Aldo, Esprit, Zara, Pedro, GAP and River Island to name a few. For the ladies, you have a choice of Diva, Bebe, Chomel, Forever 21, M)phosis, Mango and Topshop to name a few.

    What's more they have my fav F&B outlets like Fre(n)sh and Ben and Jerry's as well as my fav Sushi Tei outlet all housed within - oh and also my fav Food Court in Singapore - Check out Food Republic at Level 3, with Singapore in the 60s - 70s as a themed.

    For those who enjoy chilling out, you have a wide choice of Bakerzin, Starbucks, Coffeebean and Tea Leaf along with Gloria Jeans.

    It is also here that you also get to experience the latest and largest cineplex in Singapore under the same roof - GV Vivocity.

    On a side note, a straight bus from Seah Im Bus interchange is also a plus for me!


    Rating given:Rating: 4 out of 5Rating: 4 out of 5Rating: 4 out of 5Rating: 4 out of 5Rating: 4 out of 5

       16 May 2008 at 11:11 am
    Category: Cinemas
    His Food Blog His Food Blog says:

    This is my fav cineplex among the many out there. To start off with, I will always buy my tickets online and the ease of use for the online booking systems is simply wonderful!

    The seats are new, big and comfortable and the leg space is fabulous for a tall guy like me. A cinema like Lido will not do for me as my knees will be touching the seats in front of me, but not The Cathay!

    And who can forget the wonderful art house, indie movies that Picturehouse host periodically.

    Oh and my fav Ben and Jerry's is there!


    Rating given:Rating: 5 out of 5Rating: 5 out of 5Rating: 5 out of 5Rating: 5 out of 5Rating: 5 out of 5

       15 May 2008 at 11:14 pm
    Category: Deli and Cafe
    TrumPat TrumPat says:

    Steaming hot mini soon kuehs make the perfect finger food for me in between my workout sessions. Yes, because it is both tasty and healthy yet not extremely filling.

    Before you even have a bite on the mini soon kueh, you can see how generous and rich the filling is through the translucent pastry skin. Lots of shredded turnip and dried shrimps in it. You got to eat it with sweet sauce and chilli sauce while it's hot to truly enjoy their soon kuehs!

    Not only do they sell soon kuehs, gu-cai kuehs, mushroom soon kuehs (vegetarian) and rice kuehs are in their menu as well. All come in miniature size, packed in a box of 5 at $3 per packet. If you can't decide which type of kueh to go for, you can even get their mixed pack.

    Besides the kuehs, other items on their menu include chui kueh and yam cake. However, having tried those, my advise is to stick to their speciality kuehs which I've mentioned earlier.


    Rating given:Rating: 4 out of 5Rating: 4 out of 5Rating: 4 out of 5Rating: 4 out of 5Rating: 4 out of 5

    1299. Melvados Cafe   
       15 May 2008 at 10:46 pm
    Category: Deli and Cafe, Desserts
    Lucardia Lucardia says:

    Heard lots about Melvados cafe and its famous brownies but due to the fact that its location is on the other side of Singapore, i've never coerced myself to make the trip down to visit it. In fact, i still have not visited it due to mixed reviews on the service and the food from the place. However, i did manage to get lucky one day and got my hands on a box of Melvados brownies for a tea time treat for free.

    Macadamia Nut Brownie ($28 for 10 pieces) & Mango Mousse ($26 for 10 pieces) - Fortunate me got this box of brownies and cakes for free due to over ordering and i can say that i found the brownies and cakes above average. The Macadamia brownie obviously had a crunchy layer of macadamia nuts strewn all over the top of a chocolaty and bitter brownie. Its also soft and crumbles easily with each bite, doesn't crumble in your hand though, which to me, is a mark of an above average brownie. On the downside, the only thing to pick on is that the bitterness gets to you pretty quick.
    The Mango mousse cake is smooth, creamy and soft. Its lightly sweet with a thin layer of cream for that feeling of indulgence and balance all in one. It also helps to note that it was fresh. Another yummy treat.

    I liked the brownies quite a bit. Its fresh, pack with taste and pretty much comfort food for me. The fact that i didn't have to pay for them helped quite a bit as well. All in all, i'd recommend ordering out to try for yourself. It ain't cheap though so please take note.


    Rating given:Rating: 3 out of 5Rating: 3 out of 5Rating: 3 out of 5Rating: 3 out of 5Rating: 3 out of 5

    1300. Gourmet Popcorn   
       15 May 2008 at 10:24 pm
    TrumPat TrumPat says:

    What is the typical munchie you will bring into a cinema??
    Yes. It's popcorn!

    So before the start of our show, my partner & I decided to buy some popcorn. Many times, we walked past this little shop, which purely sells popcorn, located in a conspicuous corner at the basement level of The Cathay. This time round, we finally bought a small packet of caramelised popcorn which costs $5.50 (if I remember correctly). Actually, there are other flavours of popcorn as well. I remember seeing an interesting flavour, sour cream. So far, I have only eaten potato chips with sour cream but not popcorn with sour cream. So I was pretty keen to try it. Will probably do it next time then. Haha... Oh yah, the popcorns come in 2 package size. The popcorns have already been pre-packed in clear plastic bag and sealed up. Upon purchase, the staff will put the packet of popcorn into a cute pink box (picture). Nice packaging!

    It looked good on the outside but how about its taste? In the first place, I am not a person with sweet cravings but I find the sweetness of their popcorn acceptable. It was impressive that the coat of caramel was quite even on every pieces of popcorn. Unlike some popcorns where there's bits of sugar unevenly coated on the popcorn. What's more, this popcorn has a strong buttery taste and it kind of balance up with the sweetness from the caramel.

    So next time when you are catching a movie at The Cathay, you can consider getting your popcorn from here. It's definitely worth a try!


    Rating given:Rating: 4 out of 5Rating: 4 out of 5Rating: 4 out of 5Rating: 4 out of 5Rating: 4 out of 5

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